This metric is a better predictor of heart failure than high BMI, new study finds

Extra belly fat may be a bigger red flag for heart health than body mass index (BMI), according to a new study. BMI, a ...
Healio

Setmelanotide fails to lower BMI in patients with heterozygous genes tied to obesity

A melanocortin-4 receptor agonist did not induce significant decreases in BMI for patients with four rare genetic forms of ...

Think You’re Too Slim For Diabetes? Doctors Warn Of Rising ‘Lean Diabetes’ In India

Type 2 diabetes is affecting lean individuals. Experts warn that visceral fat, insulin resistance, high-carb diets are ...

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Q4 Beat Sets Stage For March 20th PDUFA Decision

Rhythm Pharma (RYTM) surges on IMCIVREE sales growth and TRANSCEND data ahead of the March 20 FDA PDUFA decision—see risks, ...
The Independent

New research challenges link between childhood BMI and obesity risk

New research suggests that having a high body mass index (BMI) as a young child may not reflect a lifelong risk of obesity. A study by experts from the University of Queensland Institute for Molecular ...